This November, celebrate Native American Heritage Month with resources from the USDA National Agricultural Library. Explore traditional cuisines, culturally relevant nutrition resources, and Indigenous agricultural heritage through stories, webinars, and research opportunities. Learn how these food traditions contribute to community health, sustainability, and cultural preservation.

Discover Indigenous Cuisines and Nutrition 

• Native Foods and Nutrition Resources: Find culturally relevant nutrition education and information on traditional foods to support health and reduce chronic disease in Native communities. 

• Cuisines from Indigenous Cultures: Access resources, videos, and guides for creating healthy meals using traditional Native American and Alaskan foods and explore Indigenous perspectives on wild plants and traditional foodways. 

Explore Native American Agricultural Heritage 

• Zea mays L. | Maize | Corn: Its Science, Culture, and Cuisine: Watch NAL’s three-part video series on maize, highlighting its role in food, culture, and sustainability. 

• The Three Sisters of Indigenous American Agriculture: Read a  short review from NAL’s Digital Collections highlighting the intercropping tradition of corn, beans, and squash, and how this practice supported sustainable agriculture and cultural heritage. 

Access Curated Resources for Tribal Communities 

NAL’s Tribal Communities webpage offers a collection of resources to support Native American communities. Explore comprehensive guides, educational materials, research articles, and links to USDA tribal relations initiatives that promote agricultural education, cultural preservation, and community development.